Repartee of the Wise

Once Rabia and her friend spent the whole night happily engaged in spiritual conversation. Next morning, Rabia’s friend commented, “We spent the night so usefully.” But Rabia thought otherwise. “I don’t think so. We just chatted to please each other. It would have been more constructive and pleasing to the Lord had we each sat in a corner and meditated on Him all night.”

A disciple questioned his Teacher why concentration was necessary when it came to meditation. The Teacher replied, “In everything in life, concentration is the key to success. Even in worldly life, a man cannot achieve success if he does not concentrate on what he does. When you talk to someone and if he is fidgety and his eyes wander around the room, would you feel that he is listening to you? You would lose interest in talking to him further. In the same way, don’t expect to win the Lord’s response until you are capable of sitting still and holding your attention at the third eye to await His presence.”

The proud scientists called out to God, “Science has discovered the secret of life. We now have the ability to create a new type of man – healthier, smarter and improved in all ways.” God smiled down at the scientists and said to them, “Go right ahead.” The scientists bent over and each grabbed a handful of dirt. God gently shook His finger and said, “No, no. Use your own dirt.”